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All Trades Plumbing & Construction
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceDrain Line Breakage - Camera LocateTankless Water Heater - Install

Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

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Emergency services offered

"I would hire All Trades Plumbing and Construction again in a minute. They were hard-working, honest, respectful, and very accommodating. They worked with me and around my schedule. If you need a plumber, call them!!"
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Crisafulli Bros. Home Services
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Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or ReplaceDrain Clog or Blockage - ClearSewer Main - Clear+15 more

Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1939

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

For over 85 years, Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc. has provided plumbing, sewer and drain, heating and cooling design, installation, service, scheduled maintenance, and electrical services to our clientele. Founded in 1939, our company now spans three generations combining the pride and craftsmanship you expect from a locally owned and operated family business with the resources and knowledge available from a large national company. With a growing workforce and a fleet of vehicles driving around every upstate NY neighborhood, Crisafulli Bros. is one of the largest mechanical contracting companies in the Capital Region. Our vast resources and commitment to quality led to us being recognized as the Best of the Capital Region for over 16 straight years and named a Top Work Place. We have set the standard for plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical craftsmanship in the region.

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Plumbing questions, answered by experts

That pesky faucet leak can have a few different causes, most of which are standard wear and tear that occurs over time, but that doesn’t make it any less annoying, especially when the energy bill hits:

  • Old washer: A deteriorated washer or gasket is the most common cause of a leak. Luckily, it’s easy and affordable to fix.

  • Old packing nut: There’s a chance the packing nut (located beneath the handle) is loose and simply needs tightening, or it has been worn down, stripped, and needs to be replaced.

  • Freezing temperatures: The water sitting in your spigot over winter can freeze, expand, and lead to damage and leaks.

  • High water pressure: High water pressure is hard on pipes over time and can cause cracks and leaks, too.

The general rule of thumb is that you should clean your pipes every 18 to 22 months, although the process for cleaning depends on the severity of the issue and what type of pipes you have.

That being said, regular maintenance on your pipes can help prevent the need for a full-on replacement and help extend the lifetime of your pipes by quite a bit.

While the drain connection for a garbage disposal is nearly universal and fits standard sink drain holes of 3 1/2 to 4 inches, the size of the disposal unit itself is not. You must have enough space in the cabinet underneath your sink to accommodate the disposal's housing. A larger model may not fit in a compact cabinet or if the existing plumbing is arranged in an unusual way. Before buying a new garbage disposal, measure the available space under your sink. If you are replacing an old unit, it's often easiest to choose a new model of a similar size.

Yes, an ambitious homeowner could decide to replace their own toilet. A person attempting to do a DIY toilet installation should keep in mind that the average toilet weighs between 100 and 120 pounds. That means that you'll need to be comfortable lifting and carrying your old toilet and replacement toilet during both phases of the project. Additionally, homeowners will need to have basic plumbing knowledge to avoid plumbing problems that could result in messy, expensive water damage in their bathrooms. Hiring a plumbing pro from the get-go can help you avoid damaging your plumbing or your new toilet.

A toilet flapper will remain open when the chain that it is connected to is too short. The chain should lift the flapper just enough to allow it to open the rest of the way on its own. The chain should have just about half an inch of slack.

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